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Patent GB-189710923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Channeling Machines for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: DENNE MARK THOMAS
Filed: 1897-05-03
Granted: 1898-01-15
Abstract: 10,923. Denne, M. T. May 3. Channelling soles. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of a machine in which a serrated wheel M bears on the edge of the sole and feeds it past the fixed knife b. This wheel is keyed on a spindle M<2> which is driven through worm gear by a belt pulley P<2>. The sole rests on a supporting-sleeve M<1> which rotates with the spindle M<2> and is pushed upwards, along the said spindle, by a spring N<2>. A serrated feed-wheel D bearing on the face of the sole is keyed to a sleeve C which is rotated, through worm gear, by the belt pulley H<2>. Within the sleeve is a spindle B having a head B in which the knife b is fixed. The positions of the wheel D and knife can be varied with regard to the edge of the sole by means of a treadle acting through a rod K, bell crank J, and collar B<1> on the spindle.
Patent GB-189711788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Steam, Air, Water, or other Fluids.
Inventor: LINDLEY HERBERT
Filed: 1897-05-12
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 11,788. Lindley, H., and Carter, F. C. May 12. Sliding - valves. - The Figure shows a sliding stop valve for steam, air, water, and other fluids. In the outlet C a metal seat E is secured and projects beyond the valve casing. The valve D has a projecting peg F on which a bush from the sliding piece G loosely fits. The guide H has a projection entering a recess in the detachable cover I and a groove in which a projection on the piece G slides. When the valve is closed the pressure of the fluid behind it presses it against its seat; but when opened, by sliding it into the recess shown in the casing, the fluid pressure is the same on each side and the valve is pressed against its seat by a spring L. The length of the slide G is made equal to the diameter of the valve D, so that the pressure transmitted from the spring may act at right-angles to the seat E, and the valve, being free to turn on the peg F, adjusts itself to the seat. The spindle K is attached to the valve by a sleeve 0, which has arms J to prevent the slide G from turning. The spindle is actuated by a screw and hand-wheel, a rack and pinion, or a lever. In straight-through valves, the cover I is replaced by a branch cast or bolted on and carrying a guiding-piece for the projection from the guide H, sufficient space being left round the guiding-piece to allow free flow of the fluid.
Patent GB-189712670-A (GB)
Title: Orange and Lemon Parer.
Inventor: BREARLEY THOMAS DAVID
Filed: 1897-05-22
Granted: 1897-11-27
Abstract: 12,670. Brearley, T. D., and Brearley, J. H. May 22. Lemons and oranges, peeling.-The appliance consists of a curved blade A<1> secured to a handle A<2>. The peel of the orange or lemon is first cut by one of the edges, and then the blade is passed between the peel and the fruit as shown. The blade may be hinged or pivoted to a handle like that of a pocket knife, and may have an ordinary fruit-knife blade attached.
Patent GB-189714354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Letter Boxes.
Inventor: WILSON HUDSON
Filed: 1897-06-14
Granted: 1898-06-14
Abstract: 14,354. W i l - son, H. June 14. Letter - axes.- The letter-slit flap B is connected with a hinged protecting - flap C by links as shown, so that, on opening the flap B, the flap C will be raised to a horizontal position. The flap C has a serrated edge.
Patent GB-189717567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Saws.
Inventor: NELLES GUSTAV
Filed: 1897-07-27
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 17,567. Nelles, G. July 27. Saws.-Relates to a device for stretching frame saws. In the type of frame saw shown in Fig. 1, the saw d is first stretched nearly to the required amount by fly-nuts on the tension e. The final tension is imparted by turning an eccentric lever i. This lever i is connected to a cross-piece h, Fig. 3, to the opposite ends of which the two halves of the tension rod e are pivoted. By turning the lever i in the required direction, the rod e is tightened or slackened.
Patent GB-189721486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Velocipede Bells and Gongs.
Inventor: BERNSTEIN CAESAR
Filed: 1897-09-18
Granted: 1897-10-23
Abstract: 21,486. Bernstein, C. Sept. 18. Alarms, burglar and like.-A bicycle or other velocipede bell, operated by contact with one of the wheels of the machine, is adapted to be locked in contact with the wheel, thus serving as a theftpreventing alarm when the machine is left standing.. The bell d is mounted on a curved arm carried by a hollow rod e surrounding the brake rod and operated by a lever c on the handle-bar. The bell is rung by depressing the rod, which brings a roller, mounted between the domes, into contact with the tyre t. The lever may be locked in the operative position by causing a pivoted catch h to engage with a key lock &c. i on the handle-bar.
Patent GB-189723119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Cycle Brakes.
Inventor: FOX RICHARD HODDING
Filed: 1897-10-08
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 23,119. Fox, R. H. Oct. 8. Brakes.-To prevent the movement of the shoes of pneumatic brakes when full brake pressure is put on, adjustable stays b, c are arranged on each side of the wheel, between the shoe f and, preferably, the wheel axle.
Patent GB-189725461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Storing and Exposing Films in Magazine Cameras.
Inventor: LIDDELL FRANCIS
Filed: 1897-11-03
Granted: 1898-11-03
Abstract: 25,461. Liddell, F., and Dillon, A. M. Nov. 3. Cameras; change-boxes.-Relates to a method o<g> transferring films after exposure by mountinn them on a pleated band. Each film C is placed io a fold of the pleated band B resting on twe tongues at the bottom of the fold, the whole pil of films being pressed forward by a spiral spring against a glass plate A in the focal pla#e. After an exposure, the pleated band B is wound on to the roller e, thereby raising the exposed film and discharging it into the receiving-box 2. An aperture K covered with actinic glass serves to read the numbers on the band which indicate the number of exposures. The glass plate A may be coloured so as to act as a vignetting screen or mask.
Patent GB-189726428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: GRANT MARGARET MONTGOMERY
Filed: 1897-11-12
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 26,428. Grant, M. M. Nov. 12. Tobacco. - Relates to tobacco cartridges or charges for tobacco pipes. The tobacco is pressed or moulded to the proper shape, and is then wrapped in non-combustible gossamer or other suitable absorbent material. The gossamer may be treated with a strong solution of alum to render it non-combustible. The wrapper is gathered in and tied at one end of the plug, and this end may be waxed to facilitate lighting. The cartridge may finally be enclosed in tin foil or otherwise protected.
Patent GB-189728159-A (GB)
Title: Means for Use in Lighting Railway Cars or Carriages by Electricity and for Regulating the Current for the same.
Inventor: WATKINS STEPHEN
Filed: 1897-11-30
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 28,159. Watkins, S., [American Railway Electric Light Co.]. Nov. 30. .Dynamos, driving and regulating.-In train lighting, the generator is carried on the axle of the car, and means are provided for automatically regulating the current and for maintaining- its flow constant as to direction, though the rotation of the armature be reversed. Figs. 1 and 3 show the regulating-devices, and Fig. 7 is a diagram showing the connections &c. The dynamo is enclosed in a casing, and is supported partly by the axle A and partly from the undercarriage T of the truck, a lug d on the frame resting on a spring carried by the pendant t. The current is regulated by varying a resistance R in the fieldmagnet circuit, an arm 3 being moved over the contact-disc 1 by a ratchet mechanism controlled by an electromagnet 5 in the main circuit. The coil 5 has a movable core 6 pivoted at the bottom to an arm 7 and normally forced upwards by an adjustable spring 8. A shaft 10, rotated by worm gearing from the armature, carries a crank engaging with a fork on a rocking shaft 2 carrying pawl fingers 14, 14<x> adapted to engage, when in the proper position, with one or more of the reversed wheels 15, on the shaft of which the contact-arm 3 is carried. When the current exceeds the limit, the core 6 with its extension 16 is drawn down, allowing the finger 14 to engage the wheel 15, which causes resistance to be put in the circuit. When, however, the current falls, the core rises under the action of the spring 8, and the finger 14x comes into play and cuts out resistance. In order automatically to reduce the action of the spring when the lights are in use, a magnet 20 is included in the circuit, its armature being attached to a lever which is connected at one end of the spring. The current is kept constant as to direction in the external circuit by a rocking reversing-switch, which is controlled by means of a sleeve 25 having a helical groove, in which works a stud connected to the switch arm. In Fig. 7, S is the accumulator supplying the lamps when the dynamo is not working, 23 is a resistance, LS is the lighting-switch, DS a switch for the dynamo, and AS a magnetic switch for automatically connecting or disconnecting the dynamo circuit when the current reaches the limit.
Patent GB-189800392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Baths.
Inventor: SMITH FRED SNOW
Filed: 1898-01-06
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 392. Smith, F. S., and Houldsworth, J. Jan. 6. Baths.-A recess A, B is formed around the head of the bath to serve as a rest for the head and shoulders of the bather. Recesses C form soap holders, and projections E may be gripped by the hand. The feet may be placed against projections F.
Patent GB-189801588-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in and relating to False Bottom Plates for Grinding and Mixing Mills, such as Mortar Mills and the like.
Inventor: ROGERS SIDNEY STEPHEN
Filed: 1898-01-20
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 1588. Rogers, S. S. Jan. 20. Edge - runners a n d pans and like mills for grinding and mixing mortar &c. The false bottom plates for the pans are made with lugs so that they may be bolted together in complete circles.
Patent GB-189803311-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mechanism for the Distribution of Powdered of Granular Materials or Seed-grains, more especially applicable to Agricultural Drills and similar Apparatus.
Inventor: RABIER ATHANASE FELIX JULES ER
Filed: 1898-02-09
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 3311. Rabier, A. F. J. E. Aug. 10, A.D. 1897, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Seeds, sowing ; manuring and fertilizing. - Pow d e r e d or granular materials, or seeds, are distributed by apparatus such as shown in Fig. 3. At the base of the hopper a is a distributing - bar b, which is notched along the front edge, and is moved longitudinally by being connected with the wheels of the apparatus, or otherwise. The size of the opening f in front is regulated by a slide e, which is adjusted by a screw g. Perforations C in the bottom permit the escape of grains &c. which get under the slide. When sowing seeds in furrows, the grain is directed by spouts to the rows.
Patent GB-189804736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture or Preparation of Derivatives of Purine containing Sulphur.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1898-02-25
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 4736. Johnson, J. Y., [Boehringer & S÷hne, C. F.]. Feb. 25. Thiopurines.-Thiopurines are prepared from chloropurines by acting upon these bodies with alkaline hydrosulphides. For example, 7-methyl- 6-tbio-2-chloropurine is obtained by mixing finelypowdered 7-methyl-2 : 6-dichloropurine with a normal solution of potassium-hydrogen sulphide. Upon then saturating the clear solution thus produced with hydrochloric acid, methylthiochloropurine is precipitated. After purification by recrystallization from alcohol, it is obtained as.yellow needles which have no definite melting point. It dissolves in alcohol, and yields soluble . alkaline salts. Fuming hydriodic acid reduces it to 7-methyl-6-thiopurine which is readily alkylated to 7-methyl-6-methylthiopurine and is oxidized by dilute nitric acid to 7-methyl-6-hydroxypurine In another example, 7-methyl-2 : 6-dithiopurine is prepared by heating 7-methyl-2 : 6-dichloropurine with excess of potassium-hydrogen sulphide in sealed tubes at 100‹ C. for about three hours. This product also has no definite melting-point, and yields soluble alkaline salts. By similar processes the following thio compounds have also been prepared, viz.:-Thiocaffeine, 7-methyl-2:6:8- trithio-purine, 2 : 6 : 8-trithiopurine, and 2 6-dioxy- 8-thiopurine.
Patent GB-189806006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Generators for Acetylene, Hydrogen, and such like Gases.
Inventor: PERCIVAL JOHN
Filed: 1898-03-11
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 6006. Percival, J. March 11. Hydrogen.-The generator A has side extensions A<1>, wherein are situated generating-cylinders C which are connected with the inverted bell B, so as to rise and fall therewith. The lower ends of the cylinders are open to the dilute acid in the generator, while the top is closed, and each cylinder contains a vertically - adjustable cage E to contain the zinc. Pipes F having taps lead the gas from the top of each cylinder to an annular trough B' containing liquid, from which the gas passes into the bell, It then passes down a coiled tube G, whereby the gas is cooled, to a condensing-box G', from which it passes away as required. As the gas is developed, the bell rises, carrying the cylinders out of the liquid. As the gas is used, the bell and the cylinders fall again. An annular airtight chamber K may be arranged on the inside of the bell, to cause a more rapid displacement of the liquid level. A safety device is employed, consisting of a pipe L carried by the bell, and having holes therein and an open lower end. This fits over a gas escape pipe M, to permit gas to escape should the bell rise too high.
Patent GB-189806078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Locking Appliances for the Steering Heads of Cycles and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: JONES EDWARD
Filed: 1898-03-12
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 6078. Jones, E. March 12. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to steering-locks for cycles, motor cars, and other vehicles. The Figures show the application to the upper head lug of a cycle. A bolt B, having a screwed stem which is engaged by a nut D, is mounted free to slide in a lug A<1> formed on the head lug, so that, on rotating the nut D, the curved inner surface of the bolt, which is preferably lined with leather &c., is brought into engagement with the ball-head clip C so as to lock the steering-post.
Patent GB-189806231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Platen Printing Presses.
Inventor: HARBRIDGE FREDERICK JOHN
Filed: 1898-03-14
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 6231. Harbridge, F. J., and Mickle, C. March 14. Platen presses.-Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of the machine. Thc bed-plate C for the type is mounted in the frame A at the rear of which is the shaft B. The feed-table D is supported at its front end by studs d at the joint of the rods E, G pivoted respectively to arms F and to the framing at g. The rods E have projections supporting the middle of the feed-table. The platen L is carried by lugs l on a shaft H mounted in the ends of arms I pivoted at J in the framing. Links K extend from the shaft B to the points k on the arms F, which are on the ends of the shaft H. One of the arms F is extended as shown in dotted lines at F<1> to form an operating-handle. When the handle is pulled to the right the platen is moved over to the bed, and is guided into vertical position by means of a slotted extension M of the platen engaging a stud n on an arm N fixed to the framing. In extensions L<1> of the platen are the shaft Q of the grippers Q<1>, which take the sheet from the table D, and the shaft T of the gripper fingers T'. The part B of the table is hinged and its edge is slotted for the operation of the grippers Q<1>. A transverse rod 0 is provided with stop fingers O<1>. The gripper shaft Q is operated by cam pieces r on an arm R pivoted at r<2> to the bar E. The end t of the shaft T is engaged and operated by a cam-groove x in a bar X fixed to an arm pivoted at the lower part of the framing. When the platen returns to normal position it delivers the sheet into a suitable receptacle. For colour work, the table D &c. may be removed, and the arm N moved to one side out of the way, so that the projections I<1> of the arms I engage stops on the rear of the platen. The arm t in this case engages a lower groove in the bar X, and the sheets are secured to the platen by any suitable means.
Patent GB-189807018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes for Containing and Delivering Matches and the like.
Inventor: HARRIS GORDON WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-03-23
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 7018. Harris, G. W. March 23. Match boxes.-A box for holding matches and delivering them singly is provided with a pivoted arm 12 carrying a toothed wheel 3, which is rotated by means of the hand of the user so as to expel a match through an aperture 7, in the box. The arm 12 is normally forced by a spring 6 away from the aperture 7, and this spring may be secured to a plate 1 which extends partly across the box so as to form a match-holding and a delivery compartment. The box may have more than one partition plate. When a match has been partially ejected it may be held by a spring 8, which guards the aperture 7. In a modified form of box, the lower end of the arm carrying the toothed wheel is extended below the pivot and forms an operative handle, and a spring normally presses the wheel towards the delivery aperture. In a third form, a spring arm may be used instead of a pivoted arm.
Patent GB-189809130-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Axle Bracket for Cycles.
Inventor: THORNHILL GEORGE
Filed: 1898-04-20
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 9130. Thornhill, G. April 20. Frames.-Relates to a crank axle bracket constructed so as to permit access to the interior of the frame tubes fixed to the bracket for repairs &c. The crank axle is carried in a cylinder E which is detachably secured to a projection D on the bracket, as described in Specification No. 5752, A.D. 1898. The frame tubes are connected to the lugs A, B, C, C, which are cored out so as to open in the bracket.
Patent GB-189812667-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Fitting Reflectors, Shades, Globes, or the like to Electric Incandescent and other Lamps.
Inventor: BARTENSTEIN CURT
Filed: 1898-06-06
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 12,667. Bartenstein, C. June 6. Lamp shade, globe, and reflector holders, applicable more especially to electric incandescent lamps. The holder consists of a sleeve A, Fig. 5, adapted to fit on the lamp L, and flanged to carry the globe &c. c. The sleeve may be slit, to grip the lamp, and slotted to pass bayonet-joint pins g thereon. The globe &c. is fixed by a ring D, which screws on the sleeve A or is secured thereto by a bayonet-joint or otherwise. In a modified form, Fig. 10, the sleeve a is flanged or flared to fit in the curved neck of the globe &c. c, and tongues b are cut and bent over on the edge of the neck ; rings d, f may be interposed, as shown.
Patent GB-189815335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: JELLEY JAMES
Filed: 1898-07-12
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 15,335. Jelley, J., and Jelley, H. July 12. Tyres, pneunzatic.-Each edge A of either a tubeless tyre or the outer cover of a double-tube tyre has two flaps A<1>, A<2> which overlap the two flaps of the other edge. The two inner flaps A' are stiffened to a slightly-arched shape by embedded zig-zag wires B, and the two outer flaps A<2> have a fastening-device such as hooks C on one flap and eyes D on the other. The outer flaps may be stiffened, and the inner flaps may have the fastenings, or, according to the Provisional Specification, one pair of flaps may be dispensed with and the stiffening and fastenings placed on the other pair.
Patent GB-189815949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Apparatus for the Manufacture of Sulphuric Anhydride.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1898-07-21
Granted: 1899-07-21
Abstract: 15,949. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. July 21. Sulphuric anhydride.-Relates to an improvement in the manufacture of sulphuric anhydride by the contact process, consisting in passing the gases through the contact substance, preferably platinized asbestos, at a regulated temperature. One effect of the reaction of the sulphur dioxide and oxygen on the contact substance is to raise the temperature of such contact substance. This may even reach as high as a bright-red heat, at which temperature some of the formed sulphuric anhydride reverts to sulphur dioxide and oxygen. Several devices for regulating the temperature and thereby preventing this are illustrated and described. In the simple form shown in Fig. 1, a brickwork structure or iron tube M has a tube R fixed within it, leaving an annular space between the two. The contact substance is placed in the lower part b of the tube R. The temperature is raised, at the commencement of the operations, to the required limit by burners h. Cold air is then passed into the annular space through openings n, and carries the heat from the contact substances upwards, heating the upper part of the tube R on its way to the outlet L. Further heat may be imparted by burners h<1>. The purified sulphurous-acid gases enter the upper end of the tube R, become heated by passing through the part a, and then pass through the contact substance in the part b. Several tubes may be combined together. In the form shown in Fig. 2<a>, a number of reaction tubes R are filled with platinized asbestos, and are surrounded by an outer tube or chamber S, into which the gases are admitted from gas chambers A and A<1>. The chamber S is provided with partitions C having side openings to cause the gases to pass close to the walls of the inner tubes. The heated gases pass to a mixing- chamber N in the top cover D, to which also fresh cold gases may be admitted if desired, and thence pass through the tubes R, finally escaping from the lower cover D<1> to the outlet. Cold air passes, as before, through the annular space between the outer casing and the chamber S. External heat may be applied by burners h, by ordinary fires at h<1>, and by heating-apparatus G, the course and temperature of the gases being regulated by the valves V, V<1>, V<11> and by the heating-appliances so as to obtain the most suitable temperatures. The temperature in the cover D should be about 380‹ C., and in the lower cover D<1> about 234‹ C. By this arrangement, a conversion of 96 to 98 per cent. of that theoretically possible can be obtained, while making from 40 to 50 kilogrammes of sulphuric anhydride per tube in twenty-four hours.